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+Forms conclusions “based on well-reasoned and thoroughly documented evidence gleaned from sound research.”
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 | Entry
-| In the absence of analysis, reaches conclusions by instinct.
+| Accepts without thought or hesitation the first existing conclusion found.
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 | Emerging
-| Learning to evaluate the quality of sources, information, and evidence. Emerging ability to resolve minor discrepancies.
+| Makes conclusions based upon minimal research and minimal reasoning, based upon a single piece of poorly documented, direct evidence.
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 | 3.
 | Practicing
-| Additionally, resolves conflicting evidence or uses it to disprove prevalent opinion. Usually applies correct identity to persons mentioned in sources.
+| Makes conclusions based upon several sources found after moderate research, with reasoning and documented direct evidence, sometimes resolving contrary evidence.<br>
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 | 4.
 | Proficient
-| Additionally, when necessary creates soundly reasoned, coherently documented conclusions utilizing direct and indirect evidence.
+| Forms conclusions “based on well-reasoned and thoroughly documented evidence gleaned from sound research.” <br>
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 | 5.
 | Stellar
-| Additionally: Publishes clear and convincing conclusions. Teaches and inspires others.
+| Additionally, publishes clear and convincing conclusions. Teaches and inspires others.
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